Last week at the gym when I made a quick dash to the restroom I found several ladies discussing how much more they hated jumping jacks now since having a baby. Seeing my pregnant belly they urged me to do my Kegels as they headed off to their group fitness class. I could totally relate to what they were talking about, you can read my post on this very topic: The Mama Confessionals: Oops...I Peed My Pants! Nobody wants to pee on themselves, which is why I thought it would be helpful to talk about how I feel about Kegels on the blog today. Now don't stop reading this just because you haven't had a baby. This post will be helpful to everyone, because even the manliest of men, can suffer from pelvic floor disorders. I think the majority of information that we have been told by our doctors, girlfriends, moms, and sister on Kegels is more harmful to us than helpful. Let me explain... KEGELS & YOUR PELVIC FLOOR Doing Kegels causes muscular contractions. Now if you have very slack … [Read more...]
Workouts, Recipes, & Biblically Grounded Encouragement.
Hi, I am Tamara. I am a Christ follower, firefighter wife, homeschooling mama to four, certified personal trainer, and nutrition coach. Welcome to The Workout Mama! You will find workouts, recipes, and Biblically grounded encouragement. I am so glad you are here.
